Progressive Animal Hospital

Welcome to Progressive Animal Hospital, where your pet's health care is our first concern.  Our Fear Free hospital in Somers, (268 Route 202 at The Somers Towne Center) has been serving Westchester County, Putnam County and beyond since 2004. 

Progressive Animal Hospital has a team of dedicated and skilled professionals providing our animal friends with expert, highly personalized attention.  Progressive Animal Hospital's total involvement extends not only to your pet, but to the entire family.  The extra caring and meticulous attention to detail reflects our commitment to providing an exceptional standard of quality service.

Our patients include just about every kind of small animal and pocket pet: dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, mice, and rats.

At Progressive Animal Hospital, your pet will receive warm, personal attention and the most advanced veterinary care available today.

In addition to providing  routine veterinary services such as:

    vaccinations
    neutering/spaying
    check ups
    dental care
    wellness care

Holistic therapies are incorporated into your pet's care when appropriate, including traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. Genetic testing is offered so, potential diseases and chronic conditions can be detected early and prevented or treated.

Many chronic conditions such as, hip dysplasia, epilepsy, incontinence, asthma, or allergies, are best treated with a combination of Western and Eastern therapies.

We offer convenient hours, animal drop-off appointments, house calls and online services, such as scheduling appointments, requesting prescription refills, and viewing your pet's health records. You'll have access to veterinary specialty services, such as veterinary dentistry, ultrasound evaluation, echo cardiology, endoscopy and orthopedic surgery. We invite you to talk to us. You'll discover how Progressive Animal Hospital can contribute to your pet's overall well-being and health.  

Young boy and girl sitting in grass with dog
  • Monday 8:30 - 6:00
  • Tuesday 8:30 - 5:30
  • Wednesday 8:30 -6:00
  • Friday 8:30 -5:30
  • Saturday 8:30-1:00
  • Summer is every other

  • Andrew Frishman, DVM

    Practice Owner
    Fear Free Certified Veterinarian
    As an advanced biology student in high school and college, Dr. Frishman marveled at the similarities between human and animal cells and anatomy. So when he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from Lehigh University, he decided to become a veterinarian, earning a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Today, he still approaches veterinary medicine from a scientific perspective. He scrutinizes the latest developments in veterinary care, and when he's convinced of their value, he adopts them. As a result, his Progressive Animal Hospital offers the most advanced veterinary diagnostic practices and care available today.

    Because of his interest in holistic health, Dr. Frishman studied how it could be used to enhance veterinary care, particularly when treating chronic conditions. He became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist by attending the Chi Institute, and earned a Certificate of Proficiency in Western Herbs from the Australian College of Phytotherapy. He also is one of the first veterinarians in Westchester-Putnam to offer Pulsed Signal Therapy to treat osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal disorder as well as genetic testing to identify and prevent disease and chronic age-related illness, particularly in breeds predisposed to specific maladies.

    Dr. Frishman says advances in veterinary pharmaceuticals give him more options than ever in curing acute disease, but he believes long-term use of synthetic drugs to treat chronic conditions can have toxic side effects. Therefore, whenever possible, he uses milder, traditional medicines and diet to treat chronic conditions such as arthritis, hip dysplasia, epilepsy, incontinence, asthma, or allergies. He also uses acupuncture and Pulsed Signal Therapy when appropriate.

    Dr. Frishman has a life-long attachment to Westchester. He grew up in Chappaqua, N.Y, and graduated from Horace Greeley High School. He and his family now live in Ridgefield, CT.   Away from the job, Dr. Frishman is a jazz enthusiast and amateur saxophonist, and a windsurfer who hits the beach every chance he gets.
    Education:
    Lehigh University, University of Tennessee

  • Debbie

    Office Manager
    Debbie has been the Office Manager at Progressive Animal Hospital, since  2006. She has always loved animals and loves working at Progressive, with such great people.  She is currently in school working toward earning a degree as a Licensed Veterinary Technician.

  • Dina

    Client Service Representative
    A great Client Service Representative can make all the difference in the ease of your experience at each visit.  Not just for the Owner but, for the pets too!  
    Dina has been providing top notch client services at Progressive since she began in 2007.  She maintains a professional, cheerful & helpful attitude whenever she is needed throughout the office.  Her favorite part of her job is soliciting kisses from the patients!  Dina has two children as well as two beautiful grandchildren. In her spare time she enjoys being with her family and friends.

  • Danielle

    Veterinary Assistant
    We knew Danielle would be the perfect fit for our work family as soon as we met her.  She joined Progressive in February of 2024.   Danielle came to Progressive with four years of Vet Tech experience.  She is currently in school to earn a degree as a Licensed Veterinary Technician.  When Danielle is not at work she enjoys spending time at the gym and snuggling on the couch with her two pets!   

  • Bella

    Veterinary Assistant
    Currently in school to earn her degree as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, Bella joined the Progressive team in March 2023.   She has many years of equestrian experience and is no stranger to Progressive.  Her fur babies have been clients of ours for many years!  On Bella's free time, she plays pro level paint ball.  We are thrilled to have Bella working with us. 

  • Chris

    Veterinary Assistant
    Chris started working at Progressive January of 2023.  He spent several years working as a Veterinary Assistant prior.   He seems to make even the most nervous animal feel comfortable.  Chris loves animals and it shows all throughout the day.  We are so happy to have Chris as part of our Progressive team.  

  • C. Dillon, D.V.M., Dip. A.C.V.S.- Consulting

    Dr. Christopher J. Dillon is a 1991 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine Texas A&M University. After several years in private practice, Dr. Dillon decided to continue his education and successfully completed a small animal medicine internship and small animal surgery residency at The Animal Medical Center in New York City.

    Since then, he has worked many years both on Long Island and Manhattan, and most recently as Director of Surgery at a referral practice in upstate New York. Over the years Dr. Dillon has developed a strong interest in reconstructive surgery as it relates to trauma and in the treatment of cancer, with other interests in soft tissue and neurosurgery.

  • Brooke, Charley & Shirley Frishman

    Office Mascots

  • Millie

    Millie was adopted from a local rescue group August of 2023 and lives at the office.  She loves seeing all the animals that come through and she really loves all of the attention she gets each day.   

  • Blu

    Blu is our office Superhero!   She is the sweetest Cane Corso and belongs to Bella, our amazing Technician.  Blu always makes herself available if we need a blood donor.  We are grateful for her!